West Town

West town is one of Chicago's largest communities, comprising all or parts of 11 neighborhoods, including some of Chicago's liveliest and most exciting. Located in the city's West Side, only 3 miles from the Loop, there is always something to do in West Town. With hip and eclectic music halls like the Double Door, Empty Bottle and Congress Theater, you are sure to find great live music any day of the week. West Town is also known for its vintage stores, boutiques and quirky, unique stores like Rotofugi. All the exciting nightlife, restaurants, cafés, taverns, entertainment and events are only part of West town's charm. Residents of West Town homes also appreciate the warmth of the tree-lined streets and old neighborhood feel. Click here for more

West town's borders are roughly composed of Bloomingdale Ave on the north, Kinzie St on the south, the north branch of the Chicago River to the east, and Kedzie Ave to the west. The area consists of 11 unique neighborhoods: Bucktown, Clybourn Corridor, Fulton River District, Goose Island, Humboldt Park, Wicker Park, Ukrainian Village, East Village, Smith Park, Noble Square, and River West.

West town's famous landmarks include Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Cathedral and Division Street Russian and Turkish Baths. With all the old churches, the sidewalk dining, the delis, the bakeries, the shops, the festivals, the art, and the eclectic and ethnically diverse population, West Town is one of Chicago's favorite neighborhoods.

An old neighborhood with a growing surge in popularity, West Town is known for its tree-lined streets, easy access to transportation, and beautiful West Town homes and condos. Parks in the West Town area of Chicago include: Bickerdike Square Park, Bloomingdale Trail, Churchill Dog Park, Eckhart Park, Hass Park, Holstein Park, Humboldt Park, Kosciuszko Park, Palmer Square Park, Senior Citizens Memorial, Playlot Park, Smith Park, Walsh Playground Park, and Wicker Park.

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